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EA05 VEW

2005 Citroen C4

Grey Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2018
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

82,088 mi
Last recorded82,088 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2017
Typical for 2005 Citroen C465,246 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA05 VEW
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2017 82,088 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2016 74,059 miles

Lower engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

gear box oil leaking

Fail 18 Apr 2016 74,059 miles

Lower engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

gear box oil leaking

Pass 20 Apr 2015 65,501 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Apr 2014 59,981 miles

Both rear tyres showing signs of age

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 26 Mar 2013 52,371 miles

front tyres slightly cracked

nearside rear tyre slightly cracked

parts of exhaust system corroded

Fail 26 Mar 2013 52,371 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

front tyres slightly cracked

nearside rear tyre slightly cracked

parts of exhaust system corroded

Pass 16 Apr 2012 46,496 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2011 40,248 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front discs worn

Pass 10 Apr 2010 34,893 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2009 28,582 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2008 22,108 miles

How Reliable is the Citroen C4?

Based on 3,110,282 MOT tests across 237,183 vehicles.

72.0%
Pass Rate
7,034
Miles/Year
21
Year Lifespan
237,183
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 68,682
Stop lamp not working 57,397
position lamp(s) not working 51,823
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 46,041
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 39,505
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EA05 VEW is a 2005 Citroen C4 in Grey with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 2005 Citroen C4 models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.9% with a typical mileage of 65,246 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Citroen C4 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 68,682 recorded failures. If you're considering buying EA05 VEW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Citroen C4 typically stays on UK roads for around 21 years. At 21 years old, this Citroen C4 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was EA05 VEW registered?

EA05 VEW is a 2005 Citroen C4, first registered on 23 April 2005.

Is EA05 VEW safe to buy?

The MOT history for EA05 VEW shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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